Grand Rapids Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Grand Rapids Public Schools operates as a primary educational anchor within a vibrant, midsize city setting. As an open, traditional public school district, it delivers a comprehensive learning continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 48 active school campuses throughout the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metropolitan area. The district's broad operational scope ensures accessible, tuition-free public education designed to support early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and college- or career-ready secondary pathways.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 13,692 students, reflecting a rich, multicultural student body comprised primarily of Hispanic, Black, White, and multiracial learners. To foster an enriching and well-supported learning environment, Grand Rapids Public Schools maintains a total workforce of over 4,634 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 1,679 FTE classroom teachers, 156 instructional aides, and nearly 2,800 specialized support personnel. This substantial infrastructure highlights the district's capacity to provide low student-to-teacher engagement, tailored instructional interventions, and strong wraparound services to meet the diverse needs of its community.
48
Total Schools
13,692
Total Students
1,678.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Rapids Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,032
Hispanic5,386
Black4,127
Asian143
Two or More947
American Indian52
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    5,386 (39.3%)
  • Black
    4,127 (30.1%)
  • White
    3,032 (22.1%)
  • Two or More
    947 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    143 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    52 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Grand Rapids Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary23
Middle8
High15
Other5
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:48
Students:13,692*
Teachers (FTE):1,678.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools
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